Tanuki Sweet Bean Cake
たぬきまんじゅう(プレーン)
First created in 1932, this bite-sized manju is made using traditional methods and filled with smooth red bean paste wrapped in more red bean paste. Inspired by the tanuki — a folkloric Japanese raccoon dog symbolising good fortune — its name plays on “to outshine others”, making it a charming gift for those striving toward their goals.